Guidelines for the Management of Mortality and Morbidity in Health Facilities
Latest Updated Version 3.0
Updated on 28/12/2023
Health Regulation Sector (HRS) forms an integral part of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and is mandated by Dubai Law No. 14/2021 of the year (2021) amending some clauses of Dubai Law No. 6/2018 pertaining to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), to undertake several functions including but not limited to:
Develop regulation, policy, standards, guidelines to improve quality and patient safety and promote the growth and development of the health sector.
Licensure and inspection of health facilities as well as healthcare professionals and ensure compliance to best practice.
Manage patient complaints and assure patient and physician rights are upheld.
Govern the use of narcotics, controlled and semi-controlled medications.
Strengthen health tourism and assure ongoing growth.
Assure management of health informatics, e-health and promote innovation.
The Guidelines for the Management of Mortality in Morbidity in Health Facilities aims to fulfil the following overarching DHA Strategic Priorities (2026):
Pioneering Human-centered health system to promote trust, safety, quality and care for patients and their families.
Make Dubai a lighthouse for healthcare governance, integration and regulation.